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WHO praises Dr Suwit's contribution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/04/2023
» Dr Suwit Wibulpolprasert, an adviser to the Office of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for his contributions to public health.
Clean energy key to Thai climate goals
Oped, Siripa Julakarn & Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert, Published on 15/02/2023
» Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.
Foodpanda targets quick commerce opportunities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/04/2022
» Siripa Jungsawat, the newly installed managing director of Foodpanda Thailand, has vowed to grow the business beyond the food delivery platform by driving towards quick commerce (Q-commerce) for groceries and health and beauty products by capitalising on its customer database.
Rights record needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2021
» Next Wednesday, Thailand will commemorate its 75th year of engagement with the United Nations. There are a number of reasons for the country, which was the organisation's 55th member, to be proud, particularly the army's contribution to peace keeping, health care and humanitarian missions. However, the present celebration comes at a less than favourable time amid the news that Thai authorities deported four Cambodian activists in the past month.
Face mask crisis of another design
Oped, Kannika Thampanishvong & Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert, Published on 27/05/2020
» Medical face masks keep us safe from the new coronavirus. Discarding of soiled masks improperly, however, not only harms the environment, but also people. Our carelessness can come back to harm us with a vengeance.
Carrot-and-stick to beat plastic waste
News, Kannika Thampanishvong, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert & Pramon Karnchanapimonkul, Published on 25/09/2019
» Last year, a pilot whale was washed up on the shore of Songkhla province. It spat out some plastic and died. In its stomach were 80 or more plastic bags and other plastic items weighing more than eight kilogrammes.
'New Dems' quit over PPRP tie-up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2019
» At least five members of the Democrat Party known as the "New Dems" have resigned after the party decided to form a coalition government with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday.
Electric cars will help cut smog
News, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert & Sunthorn Tunmuntong, Published on 27/02/2019
» Increasing air pollution in Thailand caused by hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5 has led many people to ask where this threat is coming from. According to several respected scholars and a study by the Pollution Control Department, diesel vehicle fuel exhaust emissions is one of the main causes. (Another is the burning of forest under-growth and agricultural clearing).
User-charges for UC get new push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2018
» A proposal that people earning more than 100,000 baht annually be subject to co-payments of 10-20% for health services covered by the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme has come under fire as agencies distance themselves from the idea.
TDRI: Government badly needs AI strategy for competitiveness
Business, Published on 28/06/2018
» Thailand has yet to formulate its strategy and allocate significant budget for artificial intelligence (AI) development, said Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).